Gravitys Hammer by Reynolds Jerry

Gravitys Hammer by Reynolds Jerry

Author:Reynolds, Jerry [Reynolds, Jerry]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2015-08-16T16:00:00+00:00


In the command flagship, the supreme Jerrollite commander, T’chak, stood in the control center scanning readouts from the planet below. He shook his head in disgust as he looked over the heavy elements list that was just coming in from one of his ground commanders. This planet was very poor in resources that the Jerrollites could use. Every single element that they could have taken and used had been squandered by the human infestation on the planet. The commander again shook his head as he thought of all the time and energy that had been expended in conquering this planet. What had it gained them? Nothing! Not even a cargo of heavy elements to take back home. He had been against invading this puny planet from the beginning, seeing it for what it was—a waste of effort and resources. This conquest had been a politically motivated one, to be sure. There were members of the council who were attempting to puff themselves up by chalking up another conquest for the great Jerrollite empire. T’chak spat on the floor in disdain for the political maneuverings of others. Mulling over the situation in his mind, he grew angrier by the moment the more he thought of it. The commander came to a decision as he watched over his bridge crew. He spun on his heel and left the control center, headed for the communication core. He would put a stop to this waste before it could go any further.

He initiated contact with all the other command ships in orbit around Earth to inform them of his decision. As each commander appeared on the screen, he acknowledged his leader with a brief nod and waited for him to begin. When all five leaders were connected, T’chak began.

“After a long period of battle and glorious conquest, we have vanquished this planet and its inhabitants. There is nothing left for us to accomplish by staying here any longer. No heavy elements are available for us to take back home. Therefore, I make the following decree.” He cleared his throat and began speaking in an imperious manner. “All ground squadrons will be immediately recalled to form up with the main battle group. A minor force will stay on the planet to enforce our rule over the population. Once the ground squadrons have rejoined the fleet, we will depart this system for the home planet within one rotation of the conquered planet.”

T’chak could see in the eyes of his subcommanders that they felt the same way. They had quickly grown weary of this waste of their talents. He made a mental note of the discontent and continued. Leaning forward, he activated a private channel to Subcommander T’lal, the most senior member of his staff.

“T’lal, the honor of maintaining rule on this planet shall be yours. Move your squadron to the area on the planet the humans call Washington. Establish your command center in the Earth building called Pentagon. Our communications facilities are currently being run from there. Location coordinates are twelve-seven-oh-oh-two.



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